Lost
Lost violin in a black case with a small blue sticker left under a tree on the Long Trail, Vermont.
Long Trail
Lost
listing
Posted
11 months
ago
Description
I lost my violin while hiking on the Long Trail in Vermont last weekend. It has a few minor scratches and is in a black case that has a small blue sticker on it. I was taking a break to enjoy the scenery when I realized it was missing; I must have left it behind under a tree. I would love to have it back as it’s a family heirloom.
Approximate last-seen location
Long Trail
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